Status

First phase has been done: cleanup, inauguration of the Fishermen Hub and the launch of the first cleaning Boat on the Nile in cooperation with VeryNile, in the presence of HE Dr Yasmine Fouad Minister of Environment..

Next steps

A Global Grant GG-2231303 Nile Plastic Free is being prepared for the VeryNile Cleaning Boat v2.
Follow-on phases are being designed for cleanup actions on the Nile, awareness/education and waste management and recycling

Latest News

All funds have been secured thanks to many clubs in Germany and the USA, by EndPlasticSoup and thanks to private donations.

On 7 June 2023 the new catamaran boat has been launched for cleaning the Nile from plastic, a great milestone! Read more

Results

• Fishing nets were provided to 230 fishermen families.
• 100K USD Donation by a local bank Credit Agricole.
• Estimated 200 Volunteer hours by Rotarians in 2020-2021

Project description

Reduce Plastic pollution in the River Nile and the emission into the Mediterranean by raising awareness, accelerating education and an improved waste management infrastructure.
The project’s scope will be limited to River Nile (including the other side-river Damietta Branch) in Egypt.

Three phases:

• Phase 1, 2020-2021: Refund system and special trailer nets for fishermen in collaboration with VeryNile, education and awareness at schools, extension of the participating Rotary Clubs in District 2451.
• Phase 2, 2021-2022: Cleanups with the boat of VeryNile, extension of the fishermen refund system, establishing of recycling, education and awareness, investigation of innovations for cleanups (e.g. Interceptor of The Ocean Cleanup), innovations and addressing ‘hot spots at the dams in the Nile in a holistic way.
• Phase 3, 2022-2023: Extension of Cleanup and Recycling capabilities at Dam locations and in Cairo, implementation of cleanup solutions, and establishing ongoing waste management infrastructure operations.